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R817 NOJ

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,109 mi
Last recorded39,109 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 NOJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs corroded & worn

Fail 18 Feb 2011 39,080 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs corroded & worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,574 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front & both rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,828 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,203 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 820?

Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,012
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
19,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,076
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,826
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,771
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,216
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,025
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R817 NOJ is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 89,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 820 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R817 NOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 820 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 820 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R817 NOJ registered?

R817 NOJ is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R817 NOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R817 NOJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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